The Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant is looking for an organization to manage the operations of a fellowship program that prepares graduates for careers as Foreign Service Officers. This involves overseeing finances, academic progress, internships, and clearances for fellows. The grant covers a 32-month period and includes managing tuition, stipends, and internships.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations capable of managing complex fellowship programs, including nonprofits, tribal organizations, for-profit entities, and public or state higher education institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing fellowship programs
- Inability to comply with 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for financial oversight
- Inadequate systems for tracking academic and clearance progress
- Non-compliance with cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan adhering to 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Experience documentation in program management
- Systems for tracking financial disbursements
- Plans for internship and mentorship management
- Clearance and onboarding support strategies
- Cost-sharing plan
Cautions
- Strict adherence to 2 CFR 200 guidelines is required
- Cost-sharing is mandatory
- Must maintain a tracking system for academic and financial oversight
- Ensure all fellows meet clearance requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, and public or state institutions of higher education. These entities must be capable of managing complex fellowship programs and adhering to federal guidelines.
Overview
This grant is for organizations capable of managing complex fellowship programs, including nonprofits, tribal organizations, for-profit entities, and public or state higher education institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in managing fellowship programs
- Inability to comply with 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for financial oversight
- Inadequate systems for tracking academic and clearance progress
- Non-compliance with cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage tuition disbursements, living stipends, summer allowances, internships, and clearances for fellows. The goal is to ensure smooth program operation and compliance with financial and academic standards.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 23, 2026(22 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, tribal organization, for-profit, or public/state institution
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Ensure systems for financial and academic tracking are in place
- Outline internship and mentorship management plans
- Prepare a cost-sharing strategy
- Submit proof of nonprofit status if applicable
- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 guidelines